• Shadow Cliff is a Member Owned and Managed Pool. Participation on Swim Team is not limited to members only, but Members do receive a discounted rate. 

What does Swim Team cost? 

Please remember that Shadow Cliff is a member run pool. The only staff members that get paid at Shadow Cliff are the pool manager, swim team coaches, and the lifeguards. We are not supported by an HOA. We do not get money from the city or any form of government entity. Our pool survives based on the number of memberships we get each year, and any extra revenue generated by swim team fundraisers. This information is what we take into account when we determine the registration cost. Our goal is always to keep our pool and our swim team around not just for this year, but also for the generations to come. 

PLEASE NOTE- There is also a technology fee charged per swimmer by SwimTopia during registration.

• Registration Fee for Members is $135 for the first swimmer, $125 for the 2nd swimmer (and subsequent) swimmer/s
• Registration Fee for Non-Members is $185 per swimmer
• 15 & Over Swimmer price is $125/$165 (member/non-member) 

What is included?

• Fee covers all costs including team swim cap & t-shirt, team spirit items (ribbons, awards, etc.), an end-of-the-year banquet ticket for each swimmer, and entrance to the pool for swim team events.  Only extra costs are team suit (which is not required, but encouraged), and goggles. 

What ages can join?

• New and younger swimmers will need to attend swimmer evaluations prior to participating in practice. Your swimmer does not need to be able to swim the full length of the pool at the start of the season to take part in on the team, but they do need to be able to swim/float UNASSISTED without stopping across the diving well on their tummies AND on their backs. 

• A swimmer’s age for the entire Season is determined by her / his age as of June 1st of the current Season. You must be at least 5 years old and 18 years or younger on June 1 to participate on our swim team. Swimmers who have not reached 5 years of age will have to wait until they do so in order to participate in swim practice (per our insurance-liability rules). 

What are Swim Evaluations?

• All BEGINNING swimmers (those who have never participated on any swim team) will need to attend swimmer evaluations prior to participating in practice. Your swimmer does not need to be able to swim the full length of the pool (25 meters) at the start of the season to take part in the team, but they must be able to swim UNASSISTED across the diving well. Our tryout consists of swimming across the diving well, which is about 10-15 meters, beginning on their stomachs (freestyle). Once they reach the other side, they are allowed the opportunity to take pause, but then must turn around and return on their backs (backstroke). Swimmers must be able to swim both ways across the diving well UNASSISTED. Please understand our team is a “no cry zone.” Our coaches will not toss your child in the water or force them to get in. We want their experience around water to be a positive one, so being emotionally ready is just as important. If we find your swimmer will not be ready (for whatever reason), we will recommend private or group lessons for the summer. Please keep all of this in mind prior to purchasing a team suit. 

When are Swim Team Evaluations? 

• The following dates have been set aside for Tryouts. No need to RSVP.
  • Wednesday, April 24th 5:00-7:00pm
  • Saturday, April 27th 9:00-11:00am
  • Wednesday, May 1st 5:00-7:00pm 

What about special needs swimmers?

• One of the things Shadow Cliff takes great pride in is our program for swimmers with special needs. We are very passionate about helping children with special needs become more comfortable and confident in the water while working on swimming and safety skills. There are no diagnosis or mobility restrictions that eliminate anyone from participating on our team. As such, we would like to invite special needs swimmers who are interested in participating with our team this year to please contact Shadow Cliff Head Coach Sophie Filipowicz at [email protected] and/or 210-412-0882. The practice schedule and registration cost for this program will be determined by the coach.

When is Swim Season?

• Our Season will begin with practice on Monday, May 6th and end on Monday, June 24th, (unless you quality for the league Championship Meet on June 29th). You do not need to make all practices or all meets. 

When is Practice?

• Our Swim Season will begin with practice for all swimmers 7 years old and up on Monday, May 6^th. All swimmers 6 and under will begin on Monday, May 13^th. Our summer swim team calendar, as well as the pool calendar, follows the North East Independent School District school calendar. Morning practices will begin when summer begins for NEISD. MEMBERS of the pool are welcome to ask the lifeguards to put a lane rope in, and can request workouts from the coach to follow on their own. We will not be offering afternoon practices once summer practices begin. You do not need to make all practices to be on the team. 
• AFTER-SCHOOL- While school is in session (beginning May 6th for all 7 & up swimmers) all practices will be held Monday-Thursday in the evenings. Specific times for the following age groups will be decided based on our enrollment numbers. In previous years, these were the practice times, but please note they are SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ENROLLMENT!
  • 4:30-5:00pm 5/6 yrs (PLEASE NOTE this practice doesn’t begin until May 13^th.)
  • 4:30-5:15pm 7/8 yrs
  • 5:15-6:00pm 9/10 yrs
  • 6:00-6:45pm 11/12/13 yrs
  • 6:30-7:30pm 14 & up 
• MORNING (Beginning June 3rd) practices will be Monday-Friday in the mornings from 8am-12pm. We currently follow the NEISD school calendar. In previous years, these were the practice times, but please note they are SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ENROLLMENT!
  • 8:00-9:00am 9/10 yrs 
  • 9:00-9:45am 8 & under
  • 9:45-10:45am 11/12/13 yrs 
  • 10:45am-12:00pm 14 & up 

When are Meets?

• We will have 4 dual meets, and 1 championship meet. Here is our swim meet schedule for 2024:
  • Sat, June 1st- Home Meet v Hollywood Park 
  • Sat, June 8th- Away Meet @Hidden Forest
  • Sat, June 15th- Away Meet @Summerfield
  • Sat, June 22nd- Home Meet v Rogers Ranch
  • Sat., June 29th- Champs Meet (you must qualify for this)

Is Summer League Competitive?

• Lone Star Summer Swim League is primarily focused on introducing the sport of swimming to all youth.  It is a fun and exciting environment.  Through a summer of practice and meets, you swimmer will make marked improvement in their ability and foster friendships at the same time.
• TAGS OR SECTIONAL QUALIFIERS, AND HIGHER may not swim the stroke (including relays) in the age group in which they qualified. They may, however, swim that stroke in an upper age group (except in the championship meet) as long as their time is not a TAGS or other qualifying time as stated above for that age group category.

What about Championships?

• To swim in the Championship meet, the top swimmers in each age division (based on their swim times) will be selected for for each individual event. Championship participants may swim up to 3 individual events and 2 relay teams. 

Can I be a Team Sponsor?

• Shadow Cliff Swim Team needs the community's help to maintain a vibrant and fun swim team.  Your business can support Shadow Cliff by sponsoring our team. Discounts to registration will be given to swimmers who find a swim team sponsor. Please contact Angie Cox at [email protected] for more information.